Brick-and-mortar stores are thriving as they embrace new technology in an effort to compete with Amazon and other online retail giants.
That was the word from an official with Chandler Fashion Center as well as a store manager at Nordstrom during a recent program sponsored by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.
David Moss, senior manager, property management at Chandler Fashion Center, raved about strong sales and high occupancy rates of stores in the mall, stating that it has started a text concierge service that customers can use to get directions to stores and learn about events and specific items they are looking for in the mall.
Jodi Behrmann, store manager at Nordstrom’s in Chandler Fashion Center, said his employer strives to get local shoppers into the store.
